v. 25. The liberal soul shall be made fat, being rewarded with blessings from the Lord; and he that watereth shall be watered also himself, that is, God will reward with a corresponding refreshing him who refreshes and restores others by deeds of kindness. read more
b) Comparison between the good results of piety and the disadvantages and penalties of ungodlinessProverbs 11-15α) With reference to just and unjust, benevolent and malevolent conduct towards one’s neighborProverbs 11:01 A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah,but a true weight is his delight.2 Pride cometh, then cometh shame,with the humble is wisdom.3 The integrity of the upright guideth hem,the perverseness of the ungodly shall destroy them.4 Riches profit not in... read more
Verse Proverbs 11:7. The antithesis of this proverb is between the condition described and that of one not described, that is to say, the expectation or hope of the wicked lies wholly on this side of the grave, and perishes at death. Verse Proverbs 11:12. The word "despiseth" here must be understood as marking some outward manifestation of contempt. The contrast will then be plain. Verse Proverbs 11:16. The method of this proverb is of comparison rather than of contrast, the idea being that... read more
A Collection Of Solomon’s Proverbs (Proverbs 10:1 to Proverbs 29:27 ). Solomon’s presentation of The Book of Proverbs has followed the pattern of much Wisdom literature. This commenced with the initial heading detailing the details of the author and his purpose in writing (Proverbs 1:1-7), continued with a Prologue which laid the foundation for what was to follow (Proverbs 1:8 to Proverbs 9:18), and was then followed by the body of the work introduced by one or more subheadings. In Solomon’s... read more
Generosity Of Spirit Will Bring Blessing And Plenty, But Niggardliness Will Bring Want And Cursing (Proverbs 11:24-26 ). We now have three proverbs in a minimal chiastic form which deal with the question of generosity and niggardliness. Those of a generous spirit will prosper and be blessed. Those who are niggardly will themselves suffer want and be cursed. This can be presented chiastically: A There is that scatters, and increases yet more (Proverbs 11:24 a), B And there is that... read more
Proverbs 11. The orthodox view of strictly retributive justice found in Proverbs 10:24 f., Proverbs 11:27-Amos : is represented by a further group ( Proverbs 11:2-Ruth :, Proverbs 11:18-Ecclesiastes :, and Proverbs 11:31). Proverbs concerning speech are also frequent ( Proverbs 11:9; Proverbs 11:12 f.). There are, moreover, several new points— e.g. the value of wisdom to the community ( Proverbs 11:14); the popularity of the prosperity of the righteous ( Proverbs 11:10), possibly referring to... read more
The liberal soul, Heb. the soul of blessing; that man who is a blessing to others, who blesseth them, i.e. doeth good to them, as blessing is oft used for a gift, as Genesis 33:11; 1 Samuel 25:27; 2 Corinthians 9:5. Shall be made fat; shall be greatly enriched, both with temporal and spiritual blessings. He that watereth shall be watered also himself possibly it is a metaphor from a fountain, which when it poureth forth its waters is instantly filled again, whereas if it be stopped it groweth... read more
CRITICAL NOTES.—Proverbs 11:25. Liberal soul, “the soul of blessing,” i.e., “the soul that blesses others.” MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.—Proverbs 11:24-26THE LIBERAL AND THE NIGGARDLY MANWe have here a twofold contrast under two similitudes—I. A man who withholds what he ought to give out. “He withholdeth more that is meet—he withholdeth corn” when he ought to sell it. 1. He is a sinner against the law of necessity which runs through all human things. The earth will only yield of her good... read more
Proverbs 11:25 I. The theory can be submitted to a practical test. II. All true getting is based upon true giving. III. Self-care is self-defeat. We must work for others if we would be truly blessed ourselves. Parker, City Temple, vol. i., p. 61. References: Proverbs 11:25 . Spurgeon, Sermons, vol. xi., No. 626, and Morning by Morning, p. 234; W. Arnot, Laws from Heaven, 1st series, p. 319; Bishop Thorold, Clergyman's Magazine, vol. xxi., p. 20; Ibid., vol. i., p. 94.Proverbs 11:26 . W.... read more
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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:10-31
10-31 This is the description of a virtuous woman of those days, but the general outlines equally suit every age and nation. She is very careful to recommend herself to her husband's esteem and affection, to know his mind, and is willing that he rule over her. 1. She can be trusted, and he will leave such a wife to manage for him. He is happy in her. And she makes it her constant business to do him good. 2. She is one that takes pains in her duties, and takes pleasure in them. She is careful to... read more